I burn the powder sometimes on a charcoal as an incense, it's heavenly, again I love the smell and use it to raise the vibration and for divination.

More to come! XTAX

hedgecub

15-04-2004, 09:37

iirc santalum album (sandalwood) is an endangered species though..

eastarot

15-04-2004, 16:46

Sandalwood is heady:) I adore it.

Out here in India it's considered to be a purifier.....rather like Sage/Frankincense in the West. Almost all Hindu rituals (weddings, naming ceremonies for the baby, prayers for the new home) involve the burning of the incense)

Sandal wood products (statues etc) are now banned as there are few trees left, but the resin is still used to make the powerful incense.

Sandalwood soap (from Mysore) is a traditional beauty aid and is considered to be rejuvenating.

The essential oils are way too expensive so I use the incense and yes, literally feel my home is getting 'cleansed"